Chinese Sheng Rice Grain Measure Bucket Wood Iron Bound Hand Carved 4 Inch

Chinese Antique Sheng Rice Grain Measure Bucket Wood Iron Bound Hand Carved 4 Inch  Chinese wooden Sheng (升) grain/rice measuring bucket, handcrafted with hand-forged iron corner straps, rivets, and center reinforcing/strike bar. Believed to date to the Late Qing Dynasty to Early Republic period (circa 1880–1925). Features deeply carved Chinese characters on all four sides and an untouched original patina developed through decades of use.  Measures approximately 4 inches across.  Constructed of solid wood with original forged iron hardware. Displays expected age-related wear including surface scratches, shrinkage cracks, and an interior split that remains stable. No modern repairs observed.  An authentic example of traditional Chinese agricultural and marketplace history, ideal for collectors of Asian antiques, primitive tools, folk art, or wabi-sabi décor.  Please review all photos carefully as they are part of the description.